Possible Wimbledon champions and surprise packages

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Andy Murray It has been a tough year for the champion — a back
operation, his coach leaving, tough matches, no titles — but there is
nothing like the resuscitative powers of the Centre Court to bring Murray
back to life. The fruits of those labours will pay off this fortnight. He is
in a good place.

Dark horse

Milos Raonic There has never been a Canadian men’s singles champion,
but this giant — originally from Montenegro — has all the attributes
required and the energy derived from his best grand-slam performance in
Paris. The conditions ought to suit him as long

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Raonic is bidding to become the first men’s singles champion from Canada

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Raonic is bidding to become the first men’s singles champion from Canada

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Evans should be good enough to progress through to the second round

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It will be a tough ask for Halep, but Harman thinks she can do it

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Watson is ready for Wimbledon this year

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If Wozniacki gets into a decent run, she could go far

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An undefinable force will be with Stakhovsky when he faces Berlocq

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Murray endured a tough year since ending Britain's wait for a men's Wimbledon champion

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Muguruza, who thrashed Serena Williams in Paris, has been given a decent draw